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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 Jan 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 703: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the rationale that has been used in making cuts to community development partnerships; if an analysis of outcomes and cost benefit analysis has been carried out before implementing such cuts; the recourse that groups such as north Clondalkin CDP have in making appeals within the process; if calls for consultation...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Jan 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 714: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the pension contributions made by an Irish national working in the United Kingdom are transferable should that person return to here; if a similar situation exists for United Kingdom citizens working here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48496/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jan 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 735: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reciprocal arrangements that exist between the United Kingdom and here regarding social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48495/09]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (19 Jan 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1070: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the rationale used in making cuts to youth services and youth work funding; if an analysis of outcomes and cost benefit analysis has been carried out before implementing such cuts; the recourse youth services such as those in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 11, have for appealing the reduction in €182,000 in funding; and if...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Jan 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1083: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he attention has been drawn to the case of a school (details supplied) in which a child who has been assessed as having a need for a full special needs assistant is now sharing an SNA with a student who needs a half SNA; if this situation will be reviewed; if this is the norm nationally; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Jan 2010)

Paul Gogarty: Question 1084: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the review of special needs assistants placements nationally is based solely on whether there is a need in individual schools; the way in which the review is proceeding and the expected reductions in numbers overall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1434/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance the percentage of tax paid by the top 4% of earners in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; the projected contributions for 2010; the figures for the next 4% and every successive cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47186/09]

Personal Apology by Deputy (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to apologise to the House and to the Acting Chairman who was presiding earlier. Under the salient rulings of the Chair, No. 428, the terminology I used was not included in the list. However, No. 431 rules that political charges are in order but personal charges will not be made, Members must not be thin-skinned in relation to political remarks. I was thin-skinned and I should not...

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: All right. We have seen what has caused the problem and I have mentioned it is largely the responsibility of the previous Administration, the over-heated economy, the tax breaks for developers and bankers and for councillors who have taken legitimate donations-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: -----on all sides of this House.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: There are many who are guilty and we can go into the blame game but the question is-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: -----what happens tonight when the buttons are pressed and people walk through the lobbies-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: -----they have to make a decision. As Deputy McEntee has said, they should look at the statues of our forebears and ask-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: -----what is the right thing for this country.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: The right thing for this country is make sure we have enough money to pay the social welfare and enough money to pay the public sector and to create the jobs. Unfortunately, I believe there is no other option from an economic point of view, even though I fundamentally disagree with the unfairness-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: -----of it all but it is necessary. I am going to walk through the lobby and do the right thing and dare anyone say I am somehow less of a patriot than anyone else.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: With no guarantee -----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: The Labour Party took money from banks-----

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Costello should check his party's records.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2009)

Paul Gogarty: We nearly had an election two months ago on the issue of education but my party delivered.